Usage Note
Reederei is a company that owns or operates ships for cargo or passenger transport. AIDA and Hapag-Lloyd are well-known German Reedereien; the word is common in news about maritime trade.
Examples
"Die Reederei betreibt mehrere Kreuzfahrtschiffe im Mittelmeer."
Natural Translation
The shipping company operates several cruise ships in the Mediterranean.
Literal Translation
The shipping company operates several cruise ships in the Mediterranean.
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